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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1895
Page
6
Fragmented OCR reveals a patriotic verse cycle praising national banners and liberty. It invokes liberty, Europe, and the cause of man, with references to historical figures and the flag, urging perseverance and victory in the name of freedom.
Laura Marlowe stuns Rose Shore crowd with a sudden surge of patriotism, recalling Civil War memories and wounded soldiers while her suitors and companions react with mixed disbelief and sentimentality. Emma and James parse her sincerity against her famed charm as the July sunset deepens their tensions.
Laura, pale yet composed, rejects patriotic zeal after a moonlit beach stroll with Waterman who confesses love. He reveals he is moved by her wartime memories and her admiring view of women as patriots. Laura admits not feeling patriotic, recalls Thad, and their engagement is soon announced ending with tentative wartime chronology.
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch says Italy's envoy to Brazil vented anger at delays by the Brazilian foreign office over an indemnity for tortures of Italian subjects amid upheaval. Talks continue as Italy and Brazil haggle over the amount. Italy warns it may demand passports if no swift settlement occurs. Rio remains volatile with police guarding newspapers and armed patrols in the streets.
The Swedish Baptist Church at Fillmore and Fourth celebrated reducing its debt by 759 dollars over six months with jubilee services. A resolution of thanks was given to outside contributors. Rev. John Olander led the pastorate as members enjoyed addresses, singing, ice cream, and cake. The mayor and council planned an early departure for St. Joe at 6:10 AM on the Rock Island, with return by Santa Fe, cautioning against delays if city officials oversleep.
Local notes report Rev. T. R. Thobern has two weeks of vacation approved by charge officials. Olive P. Bray plans a summer trip to Vermont from Topeka. William M. Wooley near Perry delivered a wagon of vegetables to Matron L. E. Thorpe for a needy family. A large family resides at the city prison as Sergeant Ellison arranges a firecracker display in basement rooms.
An account in yesterday’s Capital reports the death of Maximilian White from a morphine overdose after failed headache relief. It highlights Mrs Lee Jones’s twelve year struggle with headaches, claims Prof Samuel cured her, and urges sufferers to seek his help at the Hotel Throop, promising aid regardless of means.
Manorrp July 3 The Spanish government has appointed a committee to consider the United States claim for the confiscation of the estate of Antonio Maxima Mora an American citizen living in Cuba The property value was about 2500000 dollars The claim seeks indemnity with interest on deferred portions and seeks promised payments under the claim
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